How many health inspections has CINCO DE MAYO MEXICAN CUISINE had?

CINCO DE MAYO MEXICAN CUISINE has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CINCO DE MAYO MEXICAN CUISINE ever been shut down?

No, CINCO DE MAYO MEXICAN CUISINE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at CINCO DE MAYO MEXICAN CUISINE?

The most frequently cited violations at CINCO DE MAYO MEXICAN CUISINE are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

CINCO DE MAYO MEXICAN CUISINE

1840 NE JENSEN BEACH BLVD, Jensen Beach, FL 34957

Martin County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CINCO DE MAYO MEXICAN CUISINE LLC · License: SEA5301766

CINCO DE MAYO MEXICAN CUISINE in Jensen Beach, FL has 25 inspections on record with 126 total violations (5 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

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Inspection History (25)

Feb 12, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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